Chapter 1367 The Silver Ring Ten Thousand Poisons Great Array!
Wei Changgeng, having had a bit to drink, wasn't thinking clearly and casually asked, "Where are they? Where are they?"
His voice echoed through the living room, but no one appeared.
Just as Wei Changgeng was about to speak again, Chen Xuan said calmly, "Uncle Wei, don't call out. The household servants have likely all been subdued. You won't be able to reach them."
"Subdued? How is that possible?"
Wei Changgeng found it hard to believe that so many people could be subdued without a sound. However, he trusted Chen Xuan's judgment and refrained from asking any more foolish questions. Instead, he asked, "Who did it?!"
Chen Xuan gestured with his chin towards Ma Sihai and said, "Of course, it's the person standing before us. Otherwise, why would no servants have greeted him upon his arrival?"
"Director Ma, did you knock the people out?"
Wei Changgeng's face fell as he questioned.
Ma Sihai chuckled, "Kid, you're indeed very clever. So, my silver ring snakes last time were also your doing?"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "You guessed correctly, but there's no reward."
Wei Changgeng listened, looking astonished. He hadn't expected Chen Xuan to have already crossed paths with Ma Sihai, and it seemed Ma Sihai had suffered a significant loss at Chen Xuan's hands.
He said, "Chen Xuan is my friend in Jiangzhou, Director Ma. If there's any conflict between you, why don't we sit down and talk? There's no need to escalate things so severely."
Ma Sihai wore a sinister grin, unmoved.
Chen Xuan, however, said, "Uncle Wei, there's no need. The reason you were suddenly ostracized in the Yanhuang Iron Brigade, and why Wei Linlin was poisoned, should all be Ma Sihai's doing..."
"What?"
Wei Changgeng froze, then said sternly, "Director Ma, was it really you?"
"That's right!"
"Why?"
"You can only blame yourself for knowing this fellow. If you didn't know him, I wouldn't have rashly attacked you. This is too dangerous for me!"
"Ma Sihai, you are part of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade! Why would you commit such wicked deeds and harm your own countrymen?" Wei Changgeng asked angrily.
Ma Sihai's lack of principles infuriated Wei Changgeng.
Chen Xuan was also quite surprised. Logically, if the other party was from the Yanhuang Iron Brigade, even if there were conflicts, they shouldn't harm innocent people or resort to extreme measures.
"Yanhuang Iron Brigade, hmph, laughable."
Ma Sihai let out a sneer.
His eyes held no trace of belief; he looked more like a desperate criminal.
Chen Xuan had encountered many such people—either thugs or utterly wicked individuals. He certainly shouldn't be part of a sacred organization like the Yanhuang Iron Brigade.
As for whether he was that kind of person, Chen Xuan would only find out after subduing Ma Sihai.
"It's good that you're here. You used your蛊 snakes to harm my family and now you've poisoned Wei Linlin. We should settle this account."
Chen Xuan said with a cold laugh.
"Settle accounts with me? You've been struck by my Gu within Gu. What can you do to fight me?"
Ma Sihai threw his head back and laughed, finding Chen Xuan's words ridiculous.
Chen Xuan said calmly, "If I recall correctly, you should have been poisoned by the silver ring snake. If you don't want to die, then kneel and beg for mercy!"
"Silver ring snake? I'm afraid the poison in my body has already been cured. Otherwise, do you think I'd still be standing here?"
Ma Sihai sneered disdainfully.
"That's true. The silver ring snake's poison is quite potent, but with your skills, you probably couldn't cure it. Who helped you cure it?"
"You're not worthy of knowing. But now it's my turn."
Ma Sihai said, "Kneel before me and beg me earnestly. Perhaps I can refrain from crushing a flower. I've heard the young lady of the Wei family is quite spirited. I wonder how she tastes."
"Ma Sihai, you are shameless!"
Wei Changgeng was furious and wanted to rush forward, but Chen Xuan stopped him.
"Beg you? Who do you think you are!"
"Hmph, you've been struck by my Gu within Gu and still dare to be so arrogant? You're seeking death!"
Ma Sihai sneered, then attacked.
"Double Dragons Emerge from the Sea!"
But Chen Xuan slapped him away with a single blow.
With a "bang," he crashed heavily against the wall. The wall, subjected to the immense impact, cracked rapidly, spreading like a spiderweb!
"You... you clearly fell victim to my Gu within Gu. Shouldn't your internal energy be depleted? How are you still so strong?"
Ma Sihai got up from the ground, his face filled with shock.
He could feel that Chen Xuan had been afflicted by Gu within Gu. Anyone struck by Gu within Gu would have their internal energy depleted, yet Chen Xuan could still wield his internal energy. This was simply unbelievable.
Chen Xuan smiled enigmatically, naturally not revealing to Ma Sihai that he had sealed the Gu within Gu within his meridians, allowing him to utilize his cultivation.
"There's much you don't know."
"Even if your internal energy isn't depleted, you're still no match for me. You'll still end up defeated by my hand!"
Ma Sihai exerted force with all four limbs, leaping into the air. "Kid, you're forcing my hand!"
He landed on a table and, from who knew where, produced a dark green leaf covered in python-like markings. He brought it to his lips and let out a sharp whistle.
The surroundings seemed to grow even quieter. Even the croaking of frogs vanished, leaving an eerie silence.
"Chen Xuan, what's wrong?"
Wei Changgeng asked with a frown.
Chen Xuan opened his mouth, but before he could finish speaking, a "rustling" sound came from all around.
His gaze shifted, and he was instantly startled!
He saw countless silver ring snakes, no thicker than a thumb, swarming in from all directions!
"These are all the silver ring snakes I've cultivated. On them, I've placed all my蛊 worms from over the years. Chen Xuan, you think you're so powerful, let's see how you deal with this today!"
Ma Sihai said coldly.
Wei Changgeng knew the prowess of the silver ring snake. They were the kings among venomous snakes, incredibly formidable even without the added蛊 poison. Now, with the蛊 poison, they were even more terrifying. How would they cope?
"Chen Xuan, I know you can escape. Don't worry about me, just leave on your own. After you get out, please don't forget to avenge me!"
Wei Changgeng hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said.
He believed that if it were just Chen Xuan, he could definitely escape.
"Uncle Wei, don't worry. Do you think these mere silver ring snakes can harm me? That's a joke!"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
"Chen Xuan..."
Wei Changgeng became emotional, thinking Chen Xuan was just saying that to reassure him.
"Hahaha, this is truly a cosmic joke! I'll see how you break my Silver Ring Ten Thousand Poisons Great Array!"
Ma Sihai roared with laughter.
Chen Xuan chuckled, "Silver ring snakes are snakes, after all. They fear both fire and cold..."
"So what?"
"You're out of luck today. I have a thirteen-layered yellow talisman left from a prior competition."
Chen Xuan smilingly produced a yellow talisman from his embrace.
"You actually possess a treasure like a thirteen-layered yellow talisman? It's a pity it will become mine today!"
Upon seeing the thirteen-layered yellow talisman, a flicker of greed flashed in Ma Sihai's eyes.
This was a thirteen-layered yellow talisman, extremely rare and priceless. He never expected Chen Xuan to possess such a valuable item. If he had known earlier, he would have made his move long ago!
Today, he had paid a heavy price, but if he could obtain that yellow talisman, all his current expenditures would be recouped.
"Truly uncultured!"
Chen Xuan scoffed dismissively. "It's a shame, but you won't get to use this thirteen-layered yellow talisman."
With that said, Chen Xuan bit his index finger. Blood gushed out, and he swiftly drew a talisman on the yellow paper.